Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation Manager (Business Development Manager)

Overview This role is responsible for supporting and managing the end-to-end business development strategy and project management within NA Ventures category. The role focuses on innovation, productivity and supply chain strategy initiatives in North America, ensuring the optimization of category resources and the realization of maximum benefits through cross‑functional program synergies across the NA Ventures portfolio. Responsibilities Oversee manufacturing sourcing and capacity management for innovation and productivity projects, including the strategic deployment of capital initiatives from concept to commercialization; ensure effective team engagement, review project timelines and costs, facilitate mitigation/contingency plans, and manage communication. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Marketing, R&D, Finance, Quality, Planning & Engineering, and Operations, to ensure seamless execution of projects. Act as the single point of contact for cross‑functional partners beyond Supply Chain for the execution of innovation and productivity projects; serve as the primary source of internal and external information and the key interface between Category, Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D. Provide updates to leadership, project sponsors and stakeholders on key initiatives, progress against deliverables, cost management, next steps and sponsor needs; escalate concerns and issues, report project facts, define options/trade‑offs, and provide recommendations. Lead internal feasibility assessment during the first stage gate of projects and build the business case to support the commercial team’s strategic agenda; define network capability (capacity/technology) and the associated capital. Manage and deliver assigned financial targets, including the delivery of capital projects, trial activities, and start‑up expenses, while supporting resource and funding prioritization; drive development of COGS and ensure strong alignment between the category team and operations. Support execution of the productivity pipeline to meet annual productivity targets. Support Business and Manufacturing Systems initiatives and continuously improve the commercialization process through collaboration with key stakeholders and best‑practice sharing. What you bring Project Management experience. Strategic capabilities/business acumen. Drive for results with a sense of urgency. Building and strengthening relationships. Managing through ambiguity. Communication, written & presentation skills. Ability to influence up in the organization. Influential leader with genuine interest in people/team development. Job Specific Requirements Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in the Consumer Products industry. Minimum 5 years of experience in Engineering, Production or Research & Development. Knowledge of basic marketing, finance, product supply, and procurement principles. Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, innovation stage‑gate governance/commercialization process, agile project management, and capex business‑case write‑ups. Education Bachelor’s degree is required. Travel Requirements 25-30%. Work Arrangements This role is hybrid, based at our East Hanover office, and requires three days onsite per week. Salary and Benefits The base salary range for this position is $109,000 to $149,875; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education‑related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some benefits have eligibility requirements; many are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. EEO Statement Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Job Type Regular, Project and Program Management, Business Capability #J-18808-Ljbffr Mondelez International